Region in Leiria District, Portugal
Cost of living in Silver Coast
How much a month costs in Silver Coast
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,030–2,930 (€1,800–2,600).
Prices in Silver Coast
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €600–950 | $675–1,070 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €450–700 | $506–788 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €22–45 | $25–51 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €70–140 | $79–158 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €9–13 | $10.1–14.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Cappuccino | €1.6–2.8 | $1.8–3.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–4 | $1.1–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €6–12 | $6.8–13.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €15–22 | $17–25 |
| Gym membership (month) | €30–45 | $34–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 50/100
A value score of 50/100 means Silver Coast gives more quality of life per dollar than 49% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 86/100. It's the 6th most affordable of 19 places we cover in Portugal.
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Cost of living across Portugal
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Évora | $1,690–2,480 | 60/100 |
| Coimbra | $1,800–2,590 | 59/100 |
| Braga | $1,800–2,590 | 59/100 |
| Nazaré | $1,910–2,700 | 45/100 |
| Aveiro | $1,910–2,810 | 53/100 |
| Douro Valley | $2,030–2,930 | 49/100 |
| Silver Coast | $2,030–2,930 | 50/100 |
| Faro | $2,030–3,040 | 44/100 |
| Azores | $2,140–3,150 | 46/100 |
| Tavira | $2,250–3,260 | 40/100 |
| Porto | $2,250–3,380 | 33/100 |
| Madeira | $2,250–3,380 | 39/100 |
| Albufeira | $2,250–3,380 | 35/100 |
| Ericeira | $2,360–3,490 | 37/100 |
| Algarve | $2,480–3,600 | 30/100 |
| Sintra | $2,480–3,600 | 26/100 |
| Lagos | $2,590–3,710 | 25/100 |
| Lisbon | $2,930–4,050 | 18/100 |
| Cascais | $2,930–4,280 | 22/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Silver Coast
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Meteora | Greece | $1,690–2,480 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Silver Coast?
About $1,240–1,690 on a lean budget, $2,030–2,930 for a comfortable month and $3,600–5,630 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Silver Coast?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €600–950 ($675–1,070) a month in the center and €450–700 ($506–788) outside it.
How much does food cost in Silver Coast?
A local meal is €9–13 ($10.1–14.6); a mid-range restaurant is €20–35 ($23–39) per person.
Is Portugal expensive?
Prices in Portugal are about 60% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Prontos Coworking, Caldas da Rainha
- Rede Expressos
- CP: Oeste line service update
- Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS 24)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.